‘Punk Rock Cliché’

This article explores the use of proverbs in the discography of punk rock band NOFX to assess how the perceived old-fashioned character of proverbs mixes with the reformist nature of punk. After surveying the lyrics for proverbial references, it can be confirmed that, despite the different inclinations of proverbs and punk rock, they interact frequently and effectively in the lyrics of this band, demonstrating the versatility and adaptability of proverbs, which allow the songwriter to express his message in an ingenious and pithy manner and to achieve different communicative purposes. Whether this abundance of proverbial references is accidental or deliberate, the fact is they appear in extraordinary numbers

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